5 Key Steps for Effective CRM Implementation with Haydn Parks, Digital Fit (episode 472)
Haydn Parks is a CRM specialist. He now consults for brands like Balance Me, Hunter Boots, and Sisley Paris via his firm Digital Fit. And before that, was Head of Performance at LoveCrafts, Global Head of CRM at Moet Hennessy, and Head of Digital at Agent Provocateur.
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[04:58] CRM is understanding the customer at every level of the buying journey.
[08:29] Understanding customer behavior and how to influence it.
[12:21] Defining clear goals crucial for successful projects.
[15:13] Understanding customer data for better business decisions.
[17:40] Leverage existing infrastructure for business growth.
[19:59] Involving everyone in the business and getting processes in place.
[21:29] Look at the data and find out if your goals have been met.
[22:49] Listen to Haydn’s top tips!
Define Goals at the Highest Level
At the core of effective CRM is setting clear and comprehensive goals at the business level. Goals should extend beyond specific channels and activations. They should focus on leveraging customer data to activate it in the most beneficial way. A well-defined goal might involve enhancing customer profitability, optimising business structures, or improving the customer experience.
Identify the Opportunities
This step involves diving into the data and going beyond the basic numbers. Opportunities are often hidden in the data. Businesses need to uncover these “gold nuggets” to optimise and act on them. It’s about understanding how customer segments are formed, behaviors differ, and how segments evolve over time. Examining both loyal and potentially high-value customers is also essential.
Plan the Activation Strategy
After identifying opportunities, the next step is to plan how to activate strategies. This involves looking at human resources, technology capabilities, and processes. Budget negotiations may come into play as businesses need to allocate resources and invest in technologies that support the activation.
Execute the Strategy
With plans in place, this step involves putting the strategies into action. Teams, both new and existing, need to be involved in understanding and implementing new processes. Activation strategies can span various channels, including email, direct mail, SMS, and prospecting. Part of this stage is content personalization and testing technology. These ensure that the strategies are operationalized across the business.
Track Metrics and Optimise
The final step is monitoring performance metrics that directly relate to the initially defined goals. It involves setting up a system to track the impact of CRM activities on key business metrics. Optimisation is an ongoing process. This allows businesses to iterate and enhance strategies based on data-driven insights.
The circular nature of these steps emphasizes the continuous improvement and refinement required for successful and impactful CRM implementation.
eCommerce Book Top Tip
- Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service by The Disney Institute with Theodore Kinni
eCommerce Traffic Top Tip
- Direct mail campaigns
Tool Top Tip
- Excel and Google Sheets
Carbon Top Tip
- Take cold showers. They don’t require heating, making them better for the environment. Cold showers also benefit your business. They can empower and motivate you, positively influencing your work mindset.
Interview Links
- Check out Digital Fit
- Drop Haydn an email at haydn@digitalfit.info
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